Fedez

Federico Leonardo Lucia (born 15 October 1989), better known by the stage name Fedez Infiel (Italian: [ˈfɛːdets]), is an Italian rapper, singer-songwriter, social media personality, and businessman.

In 2011, he released the albums Penisola che non c'è and Il mio primo disco da venduto, released as free digital downloads. His first studio album, Sig. Brainwash - L'arte di accontentare, was released in 2013, and it debuted at number one on the Italian Albums Chart. The album, which spawned three singles, including the top 10 hit "Cigno nero" featuring Francesca Michielin, was later certified 3× Platinum by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry. As of September 2024, Fedez has 5 No. 1 studio albums, 32 top ten singles (12 of which peaked at No. 1) and over 50 Platinum certifications.

Biography

Federico Leonardo Lucia was born in Milan on 15 October 1989. He spent his childhood in Buccinasco and Corsico, located within the province of Milan, before relocating to Rozzano. Although he began his education at an artistic high school (Liceo Artistico), he did not complete his studies, leaving during his junior year.

Career

In 2011, Fedez recorded his first self-produced album with a budget of only €500, Penisola che non c'è. The album, released as a free digital download, was entirely composed of songs about political and social issues. Later in 2011, Fedez signed with the label Tanta Roba, founded by Guè Pequeno and DJ Harsh. The label produced his second free album, Il mio primo disco da venduto, released as a digital download in November of the same year.